Bouillon cups aren't for everyone. On the other hand, the days are long gone when you needed a hired girl in the kitchen, two maids and a cook to have something pretty on your table. Back in the day … [Read more...]
Antiquing Together Tuesday – A Pair of WOW Candlesticks
Let's go antiquing together. It's so much fun to go look for glass - and so much more fun when you find it. Let's make Tuesdays our Antiquing Together days. I'll show you what I bought and tell you … [Read more...]
Add Vintage Charm with Stemware – Cambridge Glass Rose Point
If you're like me you wonder why glass companies would have sold special pieces just for iced tea. Do people drink enough iced tea to warrant a special stem? And why isn't there a special … [Read more...]
Fostoria Meadow Rose Glass – More Curlicues on Comport
Recognize this pretty etch? It is Meadow Rose from Fostoria, one of the top choices for brides in the 1950s. You may have a few pieces from your family. This pretty comport is a great way to add … [Read more...]
Pink Saturday – Fostoria Versailles Etched Pink Vintage Stemware
This week I wanted to share one of my favorite elegant pink pieces. We've seen lots of pink depression glass lately and it's time for a classic stately piece of glass. This pretty goblet is … [Read more...]
Sunshine in the Springtime – Fostoria June Topaz Yellow Glass
It's been raining here the past few days so let's find some sunny colored glass. This June etched server in Fostoria's sunshine yellow is just the thing. June is a happy fresh pattern, all full of … [Read more...]
Partial Tablescape – One Lonely Fostoria Meadow Rose Plate
This was supposed to be Meadow Rose turn in the Tablescape Thursday sun but I'm not happy with my table setting photos. We can admire my pretty dessert plate today. Meadow Rose is a joyful pattern … [Read more...]
All Curlicues and Scrolls – Fostoria Meadow Rose Etched Crystal
This is such a pretty plates, all curlicues and scrolls etched on crystal. The pattern is Meadow Rose from Fostoria Glass and it's a winner. I visualize using a set of these for dessert when … [Read more...]
Bouquets on Ice – Fostoria Glass Navarre Etched Crystal Oval Bowl
This is one of my best pieces of Navarre etched crystal and it's a treat. The upside down bouquets etched on clear crystal with swags all over look like flowers on ice. This bowl is sort of … [Read more...]
Stemware on Parade – Fostoria Navarre Etched Crystal Goblet
One of the reasons I like vintage etched stemware so much is the sheer variety. Contemporary crystal might come in a few shapes - a couple goblets, maybe a champagne flute or tumbler - and the older … [Read more...]